About Toyota SUVs

The Toyota 4Runner was the first in a long line of passenger comfort-driven sport utility vehicles (SUV) put out by Japanese carmaker, Toyota. Designed around the frame of a Toyota truck, the 1985 model provided four-wheel drive, comfortable interior seating and a removable cargo area top for open-air cruising. Since then, SUVs have remained a constant popular vehicle in the Toyota lineup.

  1. Land Cruiser

    • Land Cruisers initially were designed in the early 1950s for utilitarian use by the Japanese military and police. Since the 1980s, the Land Cruiser has been retooled to make it one of the most popular luxury SUVs internationally.

    SR5

    • A turbo-charged engine and independent front suspension was added to the 4Runner, making the SR5 the standard for four generations of 4Runners.

    Rav4

    • The Toyota Rav4 is the company's compact SUV that came out in 1996. It is popular for off-road driving as well as urban city streets.

    Highlander

    • The Highlander was one of the first crossover SUVs to hit the market as a cross between an SUV and a station wagon. It debuted in 2001 with standard AC, CD player and cruise control.

    Sequoia

    • The first generation of the Toyota Sequoia came out in 2001 as the company's full-size SUV. It has a standard 4.7-liter, V-8 engine, three rows of seating and towing capabilities.

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